Kingstone High School vs The Lacon Childe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingstone High School
Hereford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
568 students
The Lacon Childe School
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
563 students
| Measure | Kingstone High School Hereford, West Midlands | The Lacon Childe School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 493 | #168 of 493 |
| National rank | #2296 of 4,090 | #1831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 568 | 563 |
| Pupils on roll | 568 | 563 |
| Free school meals | 27.3% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 104.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.5% | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.7% | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingstoneacademytrust.co.uk | www.lacon-childe.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Lacon Childe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.9 vs 43.5).
- •Kingstone High School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 563.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingstone High School better than The Lacon Childe School?
On the Success Index (England), The Lacon Childe School ranks higher (52.9 vs 43.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kingstone High School and The Lacon Childe School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingstone High School: 568. The Lacon Childe School: 563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingstone High School and The Lacon Childe School rank in West Midlands?
Kingstone High School is 233rd of 493 and The Lacon Childe School is 168th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).